Forward Recovery Centre
Accessible - Confidential - Culturally Safe
The Forward Recovery Centre offers professional peer facilitated workshops, support groups and 1-to-1 recovery coaching focusing on recovery from substance use and addiction challenges and nurturing mental wellness.
Recovery Counselling
We provide holistic non-clinical case management services to individuals in early and long-term Recovery. We create partnerships with professionals and community agencies to provide comprehensive resources to our clients. We match our clients with appropriate support groups, support workers, holistic practitioners and counsellors.
Recovery Support Groups
These groups are people who live in Parksville, Qualicum Beach and surrounding areas, who are struggling with addiction and are committed to working toward a goal of reduction or abstinence. Our support groups use principles of ‘Recovery’ and ‘Recovery Capital’. Clients will develop increased self awareness, coping strategies and social support by sharing their own personal recovery experiences and challenges.
Please contact our team at recovery1@forwardhouse.com or phone 250-927-6303 for more information or to register for our programs. Please leave a detailed message explaining which program you are interested in attending.
Men’s Recovery Group
The Men’s Recovery Group offers support and guidance on the path to sustainable recovery. We explore life issues which may promote the continuation of problematic behavior and barriers to our improvement. This holistic recovery group does not follow a particular system or book. It is designed for any person who identifies as a man, wanting to reduce or abstain from problematic behaviors including addiction. The group is facilitated by Paul, a Registered Social Worker with over 20 years of addiction and recovery experience and Dave, a Registered Professional Counsellor with specialization in Trauma and Addiction.
12-Week Program. Tuesdays, Jan 9th- March 26th, 2024. 6:30-8:00 pm.
Location: Parksville. Pre-registration required. New registrant intake Jan 9th - Jan 23rd, 2024
This program is free of charge. We encourage registrants to make a commitment to attend all 12 sessions.
For more information on membership please see our home page. *New Forward House service users can apply for membership as part of their registration package on the first day of the program or stop in to 136 East Hirst Ave, Parksville Mondays to Saturdays 10am – 5:00pm.
Families Forward- Families Care
Our Families Forward- Families Care program offers a safe place to share and process your experiences supporting a loved one living with addiction or mental health challenges, and gain insights and strategies to support yourself, and your loved ones.
The program offers education, support, and skills development. Family members learn about, discuss, and practice skills such as communication, boundary setting, problem solving, managing challenging emotions, safety, and ways to support recovery.
12-Week Program. Beginning Monday, Feb 26th , 2024. 6:30-8:00 pm.
Location: Parksville. Pre-registration required.
This program is free of charge. We encourage registrants to make a commitment to attend all 12 sessions.
For more information on membership please see our home page. *New Forward House service users can apply for membership as part of their registration package on the first day of the program or stop in to 136 East Hirst Ave, Parksville Mondays to Saturdays 10am – 5:00pm.
Mindfulness Recovery
This 6-week program is based upon Mindfulness-Based Relapse Prevention (MBRP) treatments for addictive and problematic behaviors, that integrates mindfulness meditation with standard relapse prevention practices. Mindfulness recovery is based in principles of self-compassion and acceptance of all experiences. Each session focuses on a different area of mindfulness practice, including mindfulness in challenging situations, acceptance, and supporting well-being. This program is appropriate for people in who are in addiction recovery and/or experiencing mental health challenges.
6-Week Program. Mondays, February 5 - March 11th, 2024. 6:30-8:00 pm.
Location: Parksville. Pre-registration required.
This program is free of charge. We encourage registrants to make a commitment to attend all 6 sessions.
A free Forward House Service Membership is required for participation in the program.
For more information on membership please see our home page. *New Forward House service users can apply for membership as part of their registration package on the first day of the program or stop in to 136 East Hirst Ave, Parksville Mondays to Saturdays 10am – 5:00pm.
If you need more than day-to-day supports, we can provide referrals to clinical services.
If you or someone you know needs support through their recovery journey, please contact our team at recovery1@forwardhouse.com or at 250-927-6303.
Special thanks to Island Health and the Rotary Club of Parksville for helping us bring this Centre to fruition. Thanks also to the United Way Central & Northern Vancouver Island and the Government of Canada through the Emergency Community Support Fund for their support of the Recovery Program. Special thanks also to BC Housing for funding provided through the SOS, the Homelessness Partnering Strategy for funding in partnership with Island Crisis Care Society, the ‘100 Fine Gentlemen of Oceanside’, and the Oceanside Community Action Team for their financial support.
Thank you to our Funders
Activities Calendar
Forward House hosts client-centered activities and outings 6 days a week.
Please download our calendar for the current schedule.